To complement the distinct twang and punch of the Vintage '54 Lead, our Telecaster Vintage Rhythm pickup offers a vintage output designed for a smooth, open tone with warm lower mids and airy highs. Featuring hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, this neck pickup delivers full-bodied chords. Combined with the bridge pickup, it produces the iconic hollow Tele sound. It's warm enough for various rhythm styles and percussive enough for chicken pickin'.

In keeping with the authentic Tele experience, we hand-assemble the bobbin with period-correct Forbon color and thickness, along with Alnico 5 rod magnets, then lacquer it before winding. A deep-drawn, chrome-plated brass cover is added, along with cloth pushback lead wires, and it's wax-potted to echo the original design.